Visa Requirements
Tourist Visa
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Sao Tome & Principe and contain at least one blank visa page.
- Two (2) fully completed and signed Sao Tome & Principe Visa Application
- Two (2) passport photographs
- International certificate of vaccination for Yellow Fever
Business Visa
- A valid, signed US passport. The passport must have at least 6 months remaining after the completion of your stay in Sao Tome & Principe and contain at least one blank visa page.
- Two (2) fully completed and signed Sao Tome & Principe Visa Application
- Two (2) passport photographs
- International certificate of vaccination for Yellow Fever
- A business letter of introduction and financial responsibility is required to be typed on your company letterhead and addressed to: Embassy of Sao Tome & Principe, Visa Section, Washington, DC. This letter must be signed by a company officer other than the traveler, and should:
- state the nature of business to be performed;
- include the name and address of the company to be visited;
- guarantee sufficient financial support during visit; and
- guarantee return transportation to the US for the applicant.
Fees
In addition to the standard Iratex fees, the following consular fees apply:
Tourist Visa – Single Entry, Stay up to 3 Months | $25.00 per visa |
Tourist Visa – Multiple Entry, Stay up to 6 Months | $30.00 per visa |
Business Visa – Single Entry, Stay up to 3 Months | $30.00 per visa |
Business Visa – Multiple Entry, Stay up to 6 months | $35.00 per visa |
Visa Information
The visa is usually valid for a single entry within 90 days of the date issued, for a stay up to 30 days.